Brewers Take Commanding Lead in NLCS Against Dodgers

In the NLCS, the Milwaukee Brewers achieved their third straight victory, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 and taking a 3-0 series lead. This win places the Brewers just one game away from advancing to the World Series for the first time since 1982.

The Dodgers, who are the two-time defending champions, faced significant offensive challenges, managing only five hits throughout the game. Despite their efforts to adjust the batting order, including moving Kyle Tucker up, the team struggled to generate runs, with Will Smith's sixth-inning double being only their second extra-base hit of the series.

Jackson Chourio set the tone early for the Brewers with a home run on the first pitch, followed by back-to-back homers from Jake Bauers and Garrett Mitchell, which chased Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell from the game. The Brewers' Robert Gasser pitched five scoreless innings, while the Dodgers' offense faltered, leading to a critical Game 4 where Tyler Glasnow will start for Los Angeles.